Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions

Why should we care about helping grow credit unions worldwide? Mike Reuter, CFRE, CUDE, Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions' President, tackles this vital question in a new CUInsight.com article co-authored with Brad Miller, President of the American Association of Credit Union Leagues. Together, they delve into how leveraging a global perspective can amplify credit unions' impact and drive meaningful change worldwide. Check out the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dUJ9N5Yy

⏳ The countdown is on! Less than a week until the #GWLN Virtual Executive Readiness Summit! On October 31, we’re thrilled to have Mylene Barizo, Principal at Leadership Ladder, LLC, share insights on effective engagement strategies, refreshing communication styles, alternative thinking systems and trust-building patterns. In another must-attend session, 4 incredible leaders - Emma Hayes CUDE, CDP, MEd, Chief Learning and Engagement Officer at SECU, Jenny Vipperman, CMB, President and CEO of ORNL Federal Credit Union, Gisele Gomes M.Sc Gomes, CEO and Founder of Parônima - Ecossistema de Aprendizagem, Natalie Benamou, Founder and CEO of HerCsuite® - will explore how executive women secure sponsors and the role of sponsorship in career growth. All sessions will be available in English and Spanish thanks to our great supporter Velera! Don’t miss it—register today: https://t.ly/-KEAy

We just wrapped up an amazing 76th International Credit Union Day! 🌍✨ Our global community came together to reflect on the impact financial cooperatives have worldwide. Huge thanks to everyone who joined in, shared their stories, and helped raise awareness of the incredible work credit unions do every day. Let’s keep this energy going as we continue to build stronger, more engaged communities through cooperative finance! 💙 #ICUDay2024 #CreditUnions #CooperativeFinance #FinancialInclusion #PeopleHelpingPeople

Excited for the #GWLN Executive Readiness Summit? We are!   Day 1 on October 30, 2024, brings incredible speakers and topics—available in both English and Spanish!   🔥 Ilhiana Rojas Saldana, ACC, CDVC, CEO of BeLIVE Coaching & Consulting, will guide you through the connection between purpose and performance, helping you uncover the key motivators that fuel leadership and inspire others.   💡 Naomi Kent, CEO of The Boardroom Co will take you through creating a compelling 90-second pitch, standing out on LinkedIn with your personal brand, and using your existing network to discover board opportunities.   Special thanks to HerCsuite® and our supporter Velera for making this possible!   👉 Don’t wait—register now to enhance your leadership skills: https://t.ly/-KEAy #WomenInLeadership #CreditUnions #ExecutiveReadinessSummit #EmpowerWomen #LeadershipSummit #WFCU

Did you know about Financial Football—a collaboration between Visa and the National Football League (NFL) that teaches students key financial concepts through a fun, interactive game? 🏈💡 Last Friday, Arizona credit unions teamed up with students at Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School in Tempe, Arizona to dive into finance. Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions was there too! 😉 WFCU President Mike Reuter, CFRE, CUDE shared the inspiring story of the global credit union movement and how it's transforming lives around the world. 🌍✨ What a perfect way to wrap up an amazing #ICUDay2024 week! Thank you for the invitation to participate in #AZCUWEEK! OneAZ Credit Union Arizona Financial Credit Union TruWest Credit Union Landings Credit Union Credit Union West Copper State Credit Union First Credit Union Pima Federal Credit Union Hughes Federal Credit Union Tucson Federal Credit Union Vantage West Credit Union #FinancialLiteracy #CreditUnions #FinancialFootball #WFCU #NFL #CommunityImpact

If there’s one person who lives and breathes #ICUDay, it’s Mike Reuter, CFRE, CUDE! 🎉 Today, Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions' President is soaking up the Arizona sunshine and celebrating #ICUDay2024 week with credit unions during #AZCUWEEK. 🌵☀️ It’s going to be an exciting day packed with student interactions and financial education. Check out the video to catch a glimpse of the action! 👩🏫 OneAZ Credit Union Arizona Financial Credit Union TruWest Credit Union Landings Credit Union Credit Union West Copper State Credit Union First Credit Union Pima Federal Credit Union Hughes Federal Credit Union Tucson Federal Credit Union Vantage West Credit Union #FinancialEducation #CreditUnionProud #MakingADifference

We wrapped up #ICUDay2024 in true Texas style with the amazing FORT WORTH CHAPTER OF CREDIT UNIONS! 🤠🎉 Huge thanks to the Chapter Board and longtime donors for their continued support. A special shoutout to Brenda Tristan from American Airlines Federal Credit Union for inviting us and making sure Mike Reuter, CFRE, CUDE, Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions' President, received a warm Texas welcome! 🌟 Excited to contribute to the silent auction with a WCUC 2025 registration—an incredible opportunity for a young credit union professional to dive into our global movement! Together, we’re building a brighter future for credit unions worldwide. 💙 #CreditUnionProud #WFCU

Eleni Giakoumopoulos MSc, GWLN Director, took it SKY-HIGH to celebrate #ICUDay2024 with Atlanta credit unions – 49 floors up at the #CommerceClubATL! 🚀

Missed us? WFCU Philanthropy Manager Marcey Ciaccio is out celebrating #ICUDay2024 in full force! Today, she’s in Iowa, joining Community 1st Credit Union in Fairfield and Des Moines Metro Credit Union, spreading the spirit of #ICUDay with treats and raffle for members. 🍪🎟️ But that’s not all! Marcey also kicked off the celebrations earlier last week with  iTHINK Financial leadership team in West Palm Beach, Florida. And guess what? Those #ICUDay2024 pins are definitely bringing smiles! 😄✨ #ICUDayCelebrations #PeopleHelpingPeople #WFCU

Our movement is bursting with creativity this #ICUDay2024! Here are some of the coolest ways our incredible partners and friends are celebrating: 🐾 Australian Mutual Bank’s “intern” pup Barney joined the team celebration, rocking an ICU Day pin! 🍪 Xtend and Liz Winninger sweetened the day with One World cookies for all. 🎨 Barangka Credit Cooperative and Ida Rosette Ocampo are visiting local schools in the Philippines, inviting kids to color ICU Day pages and learn about the credit union movement! How are you marking #ICUDay2024? We’d love to see! World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions